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LinkedIn Queens Answer #802

Below is the full answer to LinkedIn Queens #802 (July 11, 2026) followed by a checklist of the deductions, so you can verify your own 9×9 board one check at a time.

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Queens #802 placements

Rows are counted from the top and columns from the left, so R1C1 is the top-left square. Small numbers show the order the queens are found.

R1C8GreenR2C2OrangeR3C7BlueR4C9BrownR5C4GrayR6C1PurpleR7C6YellowR8C3RedR9C5Teal

Checks to run, in order

Run these checks top to bottom. Each one removes options or locks in a queen. Press → to make one deduction at a time and watch the board change, or switch on auto-play to watch it.

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Before you start

13 steps take Queens #802 from an empty board to the answer: 4 rule cells out and 9 place a queen.

Each press of Next makes one deduction and redraws the board.

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Queens #802 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R4C9 Brown

    1. The Green region is boxed into row 1. That row belongs to it, so cross out R1C1, R1C2, R1C3, R1C4, R1C5, R1C6 and R1C7.

    2. Look along column 1: the only candidates left are Purple. Since the line needs a queen, Purple cells elsewhere (R2C5, R3C2, R3C5, R3C6, R4C2, R4C6, R4C7, R4C8, R5C2, R5C3, R5C5, R5C6, R5C7, R5C8, R5C9, R6C2, R6C4, R6C5, R6C6, R6C8, R6C9, R7C5, R7C9, R8C2, R8C4, R8C5, R8C8, R8C9, R9C2, R9C3, R9C4, R9C8 and R9C9) can be crossed out.

    3. Orange and Blue are confined to rows 2 and 3. Two colors packed into two rows use up every queen those lines can hold, so the stray cells of other colors go: R2C1, R2C9, R3C1, R3C4, R3C8 and R3C9.

    4. Only R4C9 is still free inside the Brown region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 4, column 9, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 5 cells disappear.

  2. 2. Queen on R1C8 Green

    1. The Green region has nowhere else to go: R1C8 is its last legal square. 3 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  3. 3. Queen on R5C4 Gray

    1. Every other cell of the Gray region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R5C4 for its queen. That rules out 4 more cells across row 5, column 4, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  4. 4. Queen on R9C5 Teal

    1. Scan column 5: everything except R9C5 is already blocked, so the Teal region takes its queen there. After the usual cleanup (row 9, column 5, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 4 cells disappear.

  5. 5. Queen on R2C2 Orange

    1. A queen on R7C2 would wipe out the Purple region completely, which can never happen in a valid answer. Cross it off.

    2. Column 2 has exactly one open square left, R2C2, and it belongs to the Orange region. That is where the queen goes. That rules out 3 more cells across row 2, column 2, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  6. 6. Queen on R3C7 Blue

    1. Every other cell of the Blue region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R3C7 for its queen. That rules out 3 more cells across row 3, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  7. 7. Queen on R7C6 Yellow

    1. The Yellow region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R7C6. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 2 candidates.

  8. 8. Queen on R8C3 Red

    1. Only R8C3 is still free inside the Red region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 8, column 3, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 1 cell disappears.

  9. 9. Queen on R6C1 Purple

    1. The Purple region is the only color still waiting, and R6C1 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

Checklist complete: R1C8, R2C2, R3C7, R4C9, R5C4, R6C1, R7C6, R8C3 and R9C5.

Board after the last check

Green is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R1C8); Purple is the largest with 46 cells, and its queen sits on R6C1.

  • Green2 cellsR1C8
  • Brown4 cellsR4C9
  • Teal4 cellsR9C5
  • Orange5 cellsR2C2
  • Blue5 cellsR3C7
  • Gray5 cellsR5C4
  • Red5 cellsR8C3
  • Yellow5 cellsR7C6
  • Purple46 cellsR6C1

FAQ

What is the Queens answer for #802?
R1C8, R2C2, R3C7, R4C9, R5C4, R6C1, R7C6, R8C3 and R9C5.
Which check comes first?
The Green region is stuck inside row 1, which clears the rest of that line before any queen is placed.
How long does #802 take?
Most players finish in three to six minutes. It rates medium.

Game Rules

Master these rules to solve any Queens puzzle

  • One Queen Per Color

    Each colored region must contain exactly one queen.

  • No Attacks

    Queens cannot attack each other horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

  • No Adjacent Queens

    Queens cannot touch each other, even diagonally.

Solving Strategies

Pro tips to solve puzzles faster

  • Work Row by Row

    Focus on completing one row at a time. This systematic approach reduces mistakes and makes the puzzle more manageable.

  • Look for Isolated Regions

    Regions that are separated from others often have unique solutions. Identify them early to gain an advantage.

  • Start with Corners

    Look at corner regions first. They often have limited placement options, making them easier to solve and providing a good starting point.

  • Mark Conflicts

    Use X marks to indicate where queens cannot be placed due to row, column, or diagonal conflicts. This visual aid helps narrow down options.